Manchester City Maintains Perfect Start in Premier League with Win Over Crystal Palace
Manchester City sustained their winning momentum in the Premier League under the guidance of manager Enzo Maresca after defeating Crystal Palace. Below is a look at the player ratings from the match.
Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson: Although he faced no chance with Manchester City’s goals, he showcased his skills with an impressive early save from Anderson, along with further saves from Semenyo and Cherki. 7
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Jaydee Convot: Had a steady performance but ultimately could not handle Cherki’s influence. 6
Chris Richards: Engaged in a tough battle with Haaland but missed a first-half header that could have changed the game. 6
Takehiro Tomiyasu: Consistent as always and added valuable experience to the Palace defense. 6
Anan Khalaili: Showed energy and commitment but lacked the finishing touch. 6
Daichi Kamada: Active in midfield but struggled to make a significant impact. 5
Adam Wharton: Displayed excellent composure, vision, and passing ability, being central to Palace’s positive plays. 7
Tyrick Mitchell: Quick and determined but failed to convert a significant chance to equalize with a header in the first half. 6
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Eddie Nketiah: Started strong and forced a save from Donnarumma but squandered a crucial opportunity early in the second half.
Yeremy Pino: Typically inconsistent but posed a real threat, highlighted by a superb free-kick that was recorded as an own goal by Donnarumma. 6
Jorgen Strand Larsen: Worked hard but struggled against Dias physically, missing a first-half opportunity. 5
Subs:
Evann Guessand (on 63, Strand Larsen), Gozo (on 68, Pino), McNeil (on 68, Nketiah), Disasi (on Tomiyasu 74) Mingueza (on 74, Khalaili)
Subs not used: Benitez, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes
Manchester City
Gianluigi Donnarumma: Not heavily tested but made a key save from Nketiah during a threatening moment. 6
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Showed versatility at right-back and demonstrated notable speed. 6
Ruben Dias: Remained solid throughout and brushed aside any challenges effortlessly. 7
Josko Gvardiol: Operated at left-back but contributed to City’s attacking plays. 6
Nico O’Reilly: Displayed class with elegant touches in a more offensive role. 7
Elliot Anderson: Was always available for the ball and engaged physically, showcasing signs of settling in. 7
Marc Guehi: Received a warm welcome back to Selhurst Park, playing in central defense rather than his previous midfield role. 6
Phil Foden: Missed a major opportunity in the first half but contributed to Cherki’s opening goal, showing moments of liveliness. 6
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Rayan Cherki: Exhibited exceptional dribbling and touch, capping off his performance with two impressive goals. 8
Antoine Semenyo: Provided a strong assist for Haaland’s first goal and remained a constant threat. 7
Erling Haaland: Opened his scoring account with a trademark header and followed up with a powerful finish, maintaining his Premier League scoring streak at Selhurst Park. 7
Subs:
Kovacic (on 75, Gvardiol), McAidoo (on 82, Cherki), Bouaddi (on 82, Anderson), Reis (on 89, Khusanov), Braithwaite (on 89, O’Reilly)
Subs not used: Ruli, Ait-Nouri, Echeverri, Lewis
How did you rate the players?
Manchester City continued their winning Premier League start under manager Enzo Maresca with victory at Crystal Palace. Here’s how I rated the players, and you can see how you scored them below.
Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson: No chance for Manchester City’s goals but demonstrated his quality with a fine save early on from Anderson, then others from Semenyo and Cherki. 7
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Jaydee Convot: Did nothing wrong but ultimately Palace had no answer to Cherki. 6
Chris Richards: Good battle with Haaland. Should have scored with a first-half header. 6
Takehiro Tomiyasu: Solid as usual and will bring experience to the Palace ranks. 6
Anan Khalaili: No lack of effort or energy but short of end product. 6
Daichi Kamada: Busy in midfield as always but struggled to exert influence. 5
Adam Wharton: Class act. Composure, vision and a superb range of passing. At the heart of Palace’s good things. 7
Tyrick Mitchell: Tenacious and quick but missed a big chance to equalise with a header in the first half. 6
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Eddie Nketiah: Lively early on, forcing a save from Donnarumma, but wasted a crucial opportunity early in the second half.
Yeremy Pino: Can be a mixed bag but offers real threat, as he showed with his splendid free-kick that went down as a Donnarumma own goal. 6
Jorgen Strand Larsen: Worked hard but lost the physical battle with Dias. Had one first-half chance but failed to convert. 5
Subs:
Evann Guessand (on 63, Strand Larsen), Gozo (on 68, Pino), McNeil (on 68, Nketiah), Disasi (on Tomiyasu 74) Mingueza (on 74, Khalaili)
Subs not used: Benitez, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes
Manchester City
Gianluigi Donnarumma: Hardly overworked but made a crucial early save from Nketiah as Palace threatened. 6
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Showed his versatility at right-back. Lightning pace. 6
Ruben Dias: Rock solid and untroubled. Brushed aside any challenges. 7
Josko Gvardiol: Figured at left-back but was always willing to lend his weight to City’s attacking forays. 6
Nico O’Reilly: Elegant and showed lots of classy touches in a role further forward. 7
Elliot Anderson: Always demanding the ball and ready to put his body on the line in the physical exchanges. Settling in. 7
Marc Guehi: Warm welcome on his return to Selhurst Park, playing in central defence as opposed to his previous role in midfield. 6
Phil Foden: Missed a big first-half chance when he should have scored but played a part in Cherki’s first goal. Lively at times. 6
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Rayan Cherki: Glorious touches and dribbling skills, capped with a touch of genius and arrogance for his goals. 8
Antoine Semenyo: Provided the inviting cross for Haaland’s first goal. Always a threat. 7
Erling Haaland: Off the mark with a trademark header and a powerhouse finish. Scored in all six of his Premier League appearances at Selhurst Park. 7
Subs:
Kovacic (on 75, Gvardiol), McAidoo (on 82 Cherki), Bouaddi (on Anderson 82), Reis (on 89, Khusanov), Braithwaite (on 89, O’Reilly)
Subs not used: Ruli, Ait-Nouri, Echeverri, Lewis
How did you rate the players?
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